Kenya's Education Lion Share

Nairobi — The education sector has emerged as the biggest winner in the 2025/2026 national budget, with a proposed allocation of Sh702.7 billion, while the agriculture sector suffered a significant budget cut.

Presenting the budget estimates in the National Assembly, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi described education as a critical sector deserving greater investment.

"I have proposed a total allocation of Sh702.7 billion to the Education Sector. This includes Sh387.2 billion for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), with Sh7.2 billion for recruitment of intern teachers and Sh980 million for capacity building under the Competency-Based Curriculum," said Mbadi.

The proposal also allocates Sh7 billion for Free Primary Education, Sh28.9 billion for Junior Secondary School Capitation, and Sh51.9 billion for Free Day Secondary Education.

Additional funding includes Sh5.9 billion for national examinations, Sh3 billion for school feeding programmes, Sh4 billion for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) projects, and Sh1.7 billion for school infrastructure.

- Author: Phidel Kizito, Capital FM (Nairobi)